Whitecaps FC vs New England Revolution – Empire Field – April 6, 2011 The Dictionary defines a referee as: referee n 1. (in some sports) an official who watches a game or match closely to enforce the rules and arbitrate on matters arising from the play. The FIFA rules of football (soccer) state: “Laws of…
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Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City
Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City – Empire Field – April 2, 2011 The sun held the dark clouds at bay while 20,518 Whitecaps fans filled Empire Field for the season’s second home match. It was nearly a perfect day…if only the ball had gotten past Kansas City’s ‘keeper Jimmy Nielsen , it would’ve been…
Whitecaps FC – MLS Kickoff!
It seems even mother nature is a Whitecaps FC fan! The sun and 22,000 fans came out to Empire Field on a bright Saturday afternoon to witness the debut of MLS soccer in Vancouver. The storied Vancouver Whitecaps franchise has moved into the ‘big leagues’ and from the showing they displayed, they deserve to be…
Farewell To Swangard Stadium
With Whitecaps defeated in the semi-finals and the USSF D-2 league final about to take place this weekend, now is a good time to say goodbye to the USL/USSF leagues and Swangard Stadium. Home to Vancouver 86ers and Whitecaps FC soccer teams since 1987, this 41 year old multi-use stadium will no longer be home…